From a discourse by Saint Andrew of Crete, bishop The old has passed away, all things are made new The fulfillment of the law is Christ himself, who does not so much lead us away from the letter as lift us up to its spirit. For the law’s consummation was this, that the very lawgiver … Continue reading
The Kiss of Prayer
No one would argue That I exist And live this day On Earth. Yet, I know That I am with You. Here in this place At this Time, I breathe Heaven’s air As I pray “Come Holy Spirit” And You come, Bringing Heaven with You. Scriptures says, “Heaven and Earth shall kiss” Am I not … Continue reading
From a sermon on the beatitudes by Saint Leo the Great, pope Christian wisdom
From a sermon on the beatitudes by Saint Leo the Great, pope Christian wisdom The Lord then goes on to say: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. This hunger is not for any bodily food, this thirst is not for any earthly drink: it is a longing … Continue reading
Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival
It’s time once again for Sunday Snippets. We are Catholic bloggers sharing weekly our best posts with one another. As for me, I am a wife of 51 years, a mother of two beautiful daughters, a Sinai nurse (NYC – 1962), a photographer 0f sorts (photo-jo.smugmug.com) a writer (poet in awe of God). Prayer and daily Mass … Continue reading
>From a sermon on the beatitudes by Saint Leo the Great, pope The blessedness of Christ’s reign
From a sermon on the beatitudes by Saint Leo the Great, pope The blessedness of Christ’s reign After preaching the blessings of poverty, the Lord went on to say: Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted. But the mourning for which he promises eternal consolation, dearly beloved, has nothing to do with … Continue reading
THE APPLE OF YOUR EYE
You are before me,Drawing me ever closer.I am lost in loving,Beseeching and begettingBy Your grace. You call me,“The apple of Your eye.”Look, then, upon my world.Perfect it,Through this, my prayer. Color the ghettos of sinWith hues of charity.Bring a springtime of purity,That earth may be as heaven,Peopled with Children of God. My loaves and fishesCan … Continue reading
